Histoplasmosis: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

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In General

Every illness that manifests is either because of an underlying problem, or due to bad lifestyle choices or perhaps owing to environmental pressures. The illness called Histoplasmosis is caused by a fungus that is the resultant force of constant bird and bat droppings. When the surroundings are not cleaned up, chances are that the fungus can create a form of environment that generates or rather mutates into something unreal thereby bringing on the heebie-jeebies with regards to ill health. The symptoms as such are not very well defined in people who are infected with the fungi. But in general, the common occurrences include chest pain, joint pain, fever, a dry cough and a feeling of disorientation. If the symptoms persist after a couple of days, it is important to visit the doctor and treat the disease or it can spread from the lungs to other organs. There are parallels between Histoplasmosis and pneumonia in terms of the symptoms of both.

Causes and Symptoms

The fungus Histoplasma capsulatum causes the illness which is found in various parts of the globe. People who come in contact with this form of fungi have to ensure that they have appropriate gear to keep themselves well protected at all times. This is only a preventive measure, of course, and others who have a very low immune system have to ensure that they refrain from contact. Cancer and AIDS or HIV patients are the most prone to contact and therefore it is advisable to avoid going out in areas where there is an abundance of the endemic fungi vis-à-vis bird or bat poop. Companies that specialize in removal of hazardous waste should ensure that the droppings are removed carefully, leaving the surroundings pristine. The problem is that breathing in the spores can allow them to take root in the system and then the disease is easily transmitted from person to person and even animal to animal.

Diagnosis and Treatment

Before treatment, it is important for the doctor to conduct a series of tests like a fungal test where samples of tissues, sputum, blood, bone marrow (if necessary), liver, skin and urine are taken. This is to test the growth of the fungi , by examining the samples in a lab. A mild case of the illness can be treated with general antibiotics as ascertained by the doctor. Most often, the medication to treat the disease is antifungal. Based on the severity of the illness, the patient may have to keep taking the medication for a period of three months to a year. If the patient has a very low immune system, he or she may require multivitamins as well to get back on the horse. If the individual has had the illness before, then the previous medication can hold him or her in good stead. The problem with sufferers is that not many follow the rules of the doctor diligently and end up skipping on medication, therefore increasing their risk of a re-infection. There are various ways to keep illnesses at bay, but the bottom line is to ensure that no matter what the cause and effect, one should genuinely listen to and heed the advice presented by doctors.



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